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Look to Jesus, Not to Others, November 11
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy
that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set
down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2
.
Let those who profess to believe the truth seek most earnestly to follow in the
footsteps of the Master, ministering to all who need a Saviour. Christ has plainly
laid down the conditions upon which salvation depends. “If any man will come
after me,” He says, “let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me”
(
Matthew 16:24
). Yes, follow Christ. Let every dear soul who desires to obey
God walk in the footsteps of the Redeemer. We must be meek and lowly in heart.
We are to bring forth fruits of righteousness according to the capabilities God has
given us.
My sister, we must have heaven. We must not let anything keep us from
gaining eternal life. Be humble, meek, and lowly, kind, pitiful, and tenderhearted.
Do not look at and talk of the failings of others. Remember that you become like
that which you behold. Eternal life is worth everything to us. Let us talk about the
goodness and power and glory of Christ.
You can be a blessing in the church if you will let your light shine. By your
example you may teach others how to shine. Do not bring in darkness by exalting
the power of the enemy above the power of the Lord Jesus. All you have to do
is to open your heart to the bright beams of the sunshine of Christ’s grace and
glory. Talk faith, pure, sacred, holy faith. Bear no discouraging testimony, for this
pleases the enemy. Talk of the goodness of God. Have we not enough at every
step to praise him for?
Christ says, “Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can
shut it” (
Revelation 3:8
). Then let us not discourage others by talking of defects
of character. Talk of the light. Heaven is full of light. Christ is the Light of the
world. Speak hopeful words, strong, comforting words. Look away from the
imperfections of others, and by your practical godliness show those around you
the better way.
I want you to recover all you have lost. Do not act out your impulsive feelings
to the injury of any soul. In your home show your children the way to Christ.
We need to appreciate more fully the value of the education to be given in the
home—a jot here in love and tenderness, and a tittle somewhere else, line upon
line in love. Pleasant words will do marvelous things. May God help you, my
dear sister, is my prayer.—
Letter 148, November 11, 1900
, to the Seventh-day
Adventist wife of a prosperous but unbelieving businessman.
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